Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Funny…to me

    bikelaneNoticed this sign at the END of Dune Drive in Avalon– right before the jetty rocks at the inlet.

    Otherwise, how would the rider know to stop and turn around??

  • Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day to the women in my family who continue to shape my life.  My mother – a woman who raised her 4 daughters to be strong and self reliant.  My sisters- we’ve shared rooms, clothes,vacations, laughs, and tears….and still do in fact!  And my daughter’s in law- the benefits of 2 loving daughters without the difficult teenage years.  Enjoy the day…

  • Childhood Traditions

    kohlersKohler’s Bakery has been a fixture in Avalon for 61 years. 

    Walking in their store is like a trip back in time…the old fashioned display cases and familiar smells.  Sticky buns (and sometimes crumb cake or donuts) were a Sunday tradition throughout my childhood.

    Glad to welcome them back for another summer season.  Enjoying a cream donut as I write this post!

  • Beach Carpet

    beachcarpetThe beach grooming machines are back with their early morning routine.

    I hesitate as I cross over the neat rows of sand on my way to the water’s edge.  It’s like walking on freshly vacuumed carpet!  Maybe it’s my childhood memories of shag carpeting made fluffy with a plastic rake (really…we had one).

    Come to the shore and add your footprints on the “carpet”, too!

  • Counting down…

    ShovelSnowYes, the winter was tough.  And doesn’t it seem like spring has flown by?  Now we are just 3 weeks away from Memorial Day weekend. 

    Don’t forget to buy your seasonal beach tags (discounted before May 31st).  Hoy’s and Seashore Ace hope you need new beach chairs, too.

    Avalon Supermarket at 29th and Dune Drive opens tomorrow for the season- one less reason to drive off the island 🙂

  • Evening Beach Walks

    gulliesWith the sunset close to 8pm, there’s ample opportunity for an evening beach stroll.    The fading sun casts interesting shadows on the sand; and the ocean/ sky turn various shades of pink.

    We are getting spoiled with this summer like spring weather  🙂

  • Kohler’s Bakery

    An Avalon tradition:  http://www.kohlersbakery.com/

    Saw sign posted on their door today- open Mother’s Day Weekend- Saturday and Sunday- at 8am. 

    The cream donuts are not on my low cholesterol diet  :(   however, exceptions are made for their first weekend of the season….and maybe a few other times during the summer…       Enjoy!

  • Summer Rentals

    twitterLooking for new ways to promote our summer rental inventory.   The 2010 rentals were off to a strong start in January and February, but we still have availability in all shapes and sizes.

    I just posted a variety of listings on Twitter http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach   Want to be sure potential tenants know there is still time to plan a vacation at the Jersey Shore!

  • Sea Breeze

    MaysunThe weather along the coast can be so different than just a few miles inland (or as we say, “off shore”).

    Last night and this morning, the news stations reported record high temperatures, and yet we were closing our windows because the breeze was too cool.   Today, the humidity is high, but the sea breeze is keeping it on the cool side again.

  • Stone Harbor- Sail into Summer

    boatshowGreat turn out  for the annual Boat Show/Seafood Festival according to organizers.  Local residents, summer home owners, and visitors to the island enjoyed food, music, and checking out the boats and other vendors along 96th Street. 

    I saw a kayak with pedals that looked interesting…but not ready to upgrade my “boat” yet!